This isn’t the first time the building has caught fire. Ward said it also burned in 1994, but that fire was relatively small and he was only closed for a few hours at that time.
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Extensive private search led to the discovery of plane that went missing between Juneau and Yakutat
Southeast Alaska’s aviation community continued the search after official efforts were called off.
CDC simplifies controversial new regs for crossing borders with dogs
The organization said its updated rules “incorporated the feedback received from the public, industry partners, and various countries on the dog importation rule.”
Southeast flying community mourns pilots lost in the Fairweather mountains
In the tight-knit aviation community, the news has been devastating – particularly in Southeast Alaska’s remote communities which often rely on planes and ferries to get around, and to get work done.
‘We got a bonus tour’: cruise passengers stranded in Canada by rockslide rejoin their ships in Haines
About 150 people were bused more than 6 hours and hundreds of miles to rendezvous with their ships early Wednesday morning.
Coast Guard calls off search for trio who went missing flying from Juneau to Yakutat
A Haines man and a couple flying from Juneau to Yakutat are missing after their plane never arrived at its destination.
A Yakutat-bound charter flight is missing after leaving Juneau on Saturday
The Coast Guard says three people were on board the private charter.
Bill Thomas to drop out of race for House District 3
Thomas’ opponent, incumbent Democrat Andi Story, will join the two other unopposed Juneau candidates, Sen. Jesse Keihl and Rep Sara Hannan.
Stranded Beerfest travelers scramble to rebook after LeConte ferry breakdown
The 225-passenger ferry was scheduled on Sunday, leaving many Juneau-bound revelers looking for other ways home.
‘Mad scientist’: Haines luthier carves out top-quality guitars with local materials
Each guitar is a work of art customized for the person playing it.